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Brand new from Hitec Japan is the HS-318 Standard Servo. Designed as a replacement for the HS-311, the 318 takes off where the 311 left and is an affordable servo for the masses. Check out these highlights- * 25 tooth output spline * Combination of precision resin gear and SMT circuit * 3-pole ferrite motor * POM resin gear * Speed – 0.15sec/60° at 6 [...]
Shift RCS has announced an upcoming servo release for smaller-scale R/C vehicles. The Nano M will be one of their newest servo releases and from the looks of it, it’ll pack a visual and performance punch. Featuring a brushless motor, and metal case, this servo should be an excellent upgrade option for both crawlers and go-fast machines. It might also be [...]
Power HD has released a new high-torque, large-scale servo aimed at providing big power to big R/C models. The WH-80KG offers a stylish upgrade option for larger-scale crawlers and monster trucks and packs in plenty of performance. The WH-80KG has a torque rating of 80kg and a speed rating of 0.17sec when paired with an 8.4V battery. This servo features full [...]
R1 Wurks has released its latest creation, the R1 Digital Drive Low-Profile Servo. This servo features smooth, powerful performance in a sleek, space-saving package. With all-metal gears, a 25-tooth spline, and a CNC machined aluminum case; the R1 Digital Drive servo has the makings of a high-performance R/C upgrade. This servo can handle between 4 and 8.4 volts, allowing you to [...]
New over at Futaba is the announcement of a new Standard Servo Line-Up. Bashers love affordable servos, the new units from Futaba were designed for solid performance, without breaking the bank. * New “Universal” servo line from Futaba * Standard S.BUS2 programmable servos * Can be used with conventional PWM signal * S-U300 – 0.19 sec/60° and 56.9 oz/in at 6.0V * S-U301 – 0.16 [...]
JTP has introduced a new steering servo aimed at 1/8-scale nitro fanatics. The JTP/NitroPro CT1 is a brushless steering servo designed to handle the demands of 1/8-scale on-track competition. Wrapped in a black aluminum case and featuring stainless steel gears, the CT1 has a torque rating of 556oz (at 8.4V) and a speed rating of .085sec/60° (at 8.4V). This servo uses [...]
An update over at Traxxas has a great ‘how to’ for converting their E-Revo VXL, Summit, and Nitro Revo 3.3 from dual servo setups to a single servo with more power. Their new High-Torque 400 Brushless Servo gets the job done and then some. It’s a great step by step, so if you have one of these dual servo beasts, [...]
New over at Futaba are the HPS-CT500 & HPS-CB500 brushless servos. The Futaba servos are high-end units built for serious performance. Check out these highlights- * Durable all metal gears * High voltage design * Affordable plastic case * Efficient HPS brushless motor * Both servos support SR mode * S.Bus and S.Bus2 compatible * HPS-CT500 – 0.06sec speed, 21.0kg torque at 7.4 volts * HPS-CB500 – 0.06sec [...]
Coming soon from Reedy are new HV Digital Brushless Servos. These were designed with the very latest in servo technology to help keep you on the top step of the podium. Here are the highlights- * Equipped with efficient yet powerful brushless motors * Incredible torque and speed * Durable gear set * Integrated aluminum case to reduce temps * High voltage capability * Dust and [...]
New from Hitec is the D85MG Micro Servo. The D85MG offers advanced programming options and was designed for smooth and decisive movement. Here are more highlights- * Double metal gears * Soft-start circuitry * 1 million cycle-life potentiometer * 4096 high-resolution, 12-bit DAC, 32-bit digital circuitry * 24 tooth output gear * Operating voltage- 4.8 to 6 volts DC * Speed- 0.17 ~ 0.13 * Torque- 50 ~ [...]
Hey there Futaba fanatics, did you know that Futaba has a New Headquarters here in the USA? That’s right, their new headquarters is located in good old Huntsville, Alabama and is Now Up and Running. Dealers can get Futaba products through Futaba USA, as can consumers. Futaba posted a short video on their FB Page earlier today showing off [...]
Who makes the best servos on the planet? That would be Hitec and they are getting ready to Move Into A New Headquarters here in the states. Hitec has put out a PR to let everyone know that they have some sweet new digs and will be in the process of moving later this week. We wish the Hitec crew [...]
Here is a very cool product from Pro-Line, the Big Hit Servo Saver Kit. Why do you need one? In ultra-demanding applications like rock or monster truck racing, a soft servo saver makes your truck sloppy to drive, but not running one at all can result in broken servos. The P-L Big Hit is designed to give you precise steering [...]
Attention all you TLR 5IVE-B owners, TLR has announced a new Dual Steering Servo Tray. The servo tray is made from aluminum and comes with mounting hardware, thus making it easy to mount up a new pair of servos in your buggy. Its aluminum design makes it strong and it is priced at $89. The part number for the tray [...]
As you have probably noticed, Hitec has announced a bunch of new gear this year. Luckily, we got a chance to take a look at many of them in person at the 2016 HobbyTown USA Convention. Of course the Hitec crew had a plethora of high-end servos on hand, but they also had a pair of their new drones. The Racer [...]
